The troubled running back was released Wednesday after he failed to show up for the team's mandatory minicamp. General manager John Idzik announced that Goodson, coming off major knee surgery and dealing with legal issues, was let go with a designation of "left squad."

Goodson, who signed with the Jets in March 2013, played in just two games for New York before tearing two knee ligaments in October. He faces weapons charges and up to 10 years in prison after being indicted in November. He was also suspended the first four games of last season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

Jags sign top pick: Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Blake Bortles, the first quarterback taken in the NFL draft, has signed a four-year contract worth more than $20.6 million.

The third overall pick gets a signing bonus of $13.3 million. The Jaguars get a team option for a fifth year.

Briefly: Carolina offensive lineman Andrew McDonald said he expects to return to training camp next month after undergoing surgery in May for testicular cancer. ... Houston released reserve quarterback T.J. Yates after naming Ryan Fitzpatrick its starter. ... Washington defensive end Jason Hatcher will have surgery on his left knee and will be sidelined four to six weeks. ... Standout tight end Dallas Clark retired from the NFL after 11 seasons, after signing a one-day contract with Indianapolis, the team that drafted him in 2003.